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If you’ve ever watched Korean dramas, you’ve likely seen people eating instant ramen along the Hangang River in Seoul.
Now, you don’t have to travel to Seoul to experience it — you can enjoy it right here in Osaka’s Tsuruhashi.
We visited a store in Tsuruhashi, home to Osaka’s largest Koreatown, to try authentic Hangang-style ramen!
Hangang Ramen opened on September 27, 2025, along Sokai Road in Tsuruhashi, Osaka. The shop recreates the “ramen automatic cooking machines” seen in Seoul’s Hangang parks, allowing you to cook your own instant ramen just like locals do.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Store Name | Hangang Ramen |
| Business Hours | 10:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| Access | 10 - minute walk from JR Tsuruhashi Station |
| Location | 3F, 2 - 16 - 15 Tsuruhashi, Ikuno - ku, Osaka - shi, Osaka |
| Official Instagram | @hangangramenosaka1 |
Hangang Ramen refers to the style of eating instant ramen in the parks along the Hangang River in Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
At these riverside parks, people buy instant noodles from convenience stores and use ramen cooking machines installed outside to pour hot water and boil the noodles themselves. It’s a casual picnic-like experience that locals enjoy while taking in the scenery.
In recent years, Hangang ramen has frequently appeared in Korean dramas and variety shows, spreading the culture worldwide through social media.
For example, Hangang ramen scenes became popular in dramas like “Unknown Seoul” (Episode 2) and “King the Land” (Episode 8).
“I want to go to Seoul someday and eat ramen along the Hangang River!”
Now, you can experience that dream right here in Osaka, in Tsuruhashi.
The interior has a cheerful, pop atmosphere — simple and relaxed, just like enjoying ramen outdoors.
In Hangang parks, people usually sit on grass or simple folding tables and enjoy ramen without being formal. That unpretentious vibe is faithfully recreated here.
Most of the soft drinks, kimchi, and snacks lined on the shelves are imported from Korea — so you’re not just eating ramen, you’re experiencing Korean everyday culture.
Now, let’s actually make some Hangang-style ramen. Since it’s instant noodles, it’s super easy.
First, choose your noodles and pay at the counter. There are so many kinds — this is where you’ll probably spend the most time deciding.
The price for noodles is ¥500–¥600. This time, we chose Shin Ramen (¥500).
| Price | Ramen Name | Cooking Type |
|---|---|---|
| ¥500 | Shin Ramen | M1 |
| Ansungtangmyun | M1 | |
| Neoguri | M3 | |
| Gamja Ramen | M1 | |
| Gomtang Ramen | M1 | |
| Chapaguri Ramen | M2 | |
| Buldak Stir - fried Noodles | M2 | |
| Buldak Carbonara | M2 | |
| Squid Jjamppong | M3 | |
| Samyang Ramen | M1 | |
| Cheese Buldak | M2 | |
| Yeol Ramen | M1 | |
| Jin Ramen (Spicy) | M1 | |
| Jin Ramen (Mild) | M1 | |
| Chamke Ramen | M1 | |
| Spaghetti Ramen | M2 | |
| Teumsae Ramen | M1 | |
| ¥600 | Shin Ramen Tteungba | M2 |
| Chapagetti The Black | M2 | |
| Mupama | M1 | |
| Real Cheese Ramen | M2 | |
| Omori Kimchi Jjigae Ramen | M1 | |
| Jjawang | M2 | |
| Shin Ramen Black | M1 |
After paying, you’ll receive a container.
Just open the noodles into the container, place it inside the ramen cooking machine, and press the button. The machine will automatically pour the hot water and boil the noodles for you.
Depending on the noodle type, the buttons differ:
Just match the button to your noodle label and wait — simple!
Toppings are all-you-can-add for +¥300.
Bean sprouts, Korean fish cake slices, green onions, eggs, cheese, sausages — all the things that make instant noodles feel a bit more special than usual are available here.
The store manager recommends adding all of them. For the egg, drop it in when the water starts boiling — that’s the key to making it soft and delicious.
The Korean owner also shares tips on how locals actually eat Hangang ramen, making it a fun cultural experience as well.
When the cooking machine stops, that’s when your ramen is ready.
Here it is!
The spicy kick of Shin Ramen becomes creamy and smooth when you add cheese.
The bean sprouts and fish cake toppings remind me of the “1,000 won topping culture” you’d find at local Korean kimbap shops.
It’s just instant noodles — nothing fancy — yet it feels so uplifting. That’s the charm of Hangang Ramen.
Hangang ramen has been appearing more frequently in Korean dramas — and many people dream of trying it themselves.
If you’re longing to try it, you don’t have to wait until your next trip to Seoul. Just visit Hangang Ramen in Tsuruhashi.
The store is located along Sokai Road. It’s on the 3rd floor — with cafe june’8 on the 2nd floor, so it’s easy to find.
I’ve actually eaten ramen at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul before, and this shop in Tsuruhashi offers the very same style and feeling. I really enjoyed my time here.
Before heading to Seoul, try Hangang ramen in Tsuruhashi — stop by Hangang Ramen along Sokai Road!
